The Arkansas Department of Transportation will conduct a public involvement meeting to discuss the proposed widening of Highway 5 between Interstate 30 and Alcoa Road in Saline County. This will be an open house meeting with no formal presentation. The public is invited to visit anytime during the scheduled hours to view exhibits, ask questions, […]
There’s a cemetery on the property of Benton demolition site for Interstate widening
We knew the Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department (ArDOT) would be demolishing a business structure in Benton next to Interstate 30. It had to be removed for the ArDOT to widen the Interstate. But MySaline reader Felton Magby pointed out to us that there is a tiny cemetery behind that building – a used […]
Video: Benton Mayor Updates Civic Group on City News of Parks, Streets & Business
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce held their Civics & Government Committee meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Benton Municipal Complex. Mayor David Mattingly spoke candidly about several projects going on in the City right now, including: Riverside Park and Riverside Center opening on April 1st, 2017; The Shoppes of Benton opening in late Spring; Tacos […]
Take This Detour Off Northshore Beginning Tuesday
There will be a detour off of the east end of Northshore Drive beginning Tuesday, December 20, 2016 for the installation of a 18” storm drainage there. During that time, motorists may take Lee Circle to get between Northshore and Alcoa Road.
Benton Utilities 11/29 Agenda: Downtown Sign, Bids, Widening, Exit 114
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING PLACE: Electric Utility Building, 1827 Dale Street DATE: November 29, 2016, 6:00 pm AGENDA 1. Prayer 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 17, 2016. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation by Mollie Wright on September Employees of the Month – Willie Howerton & Terry Wimberly. 2. […]
UPDATE: Widening of Highway 5 North from Reynolds to Alcoa
According to a spokesperson from District 6 of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD), the widening project on Highway 5 North, from Reynolds Road to Alcoa Road is scheduled to begin construction next Fall. This project was originally set to start Summer 2016. It has been funded, but due to unforeseen circumstances in acquiring […]
Business Changes at Springhill & Highway 5 North
So many people have asked and I’ve wondered myself about different businesses around Springhill Road and Highway 5 North, so the following is what I know. First, a map. An unofficial map, however, all of it is from a reliable source. Here is a link to the area we’re talking about: https://www.google.com/maps/@34.6157979,-92.5177877,447m/data=!3m1!1e3 You can look for five […]